On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
Emphatically so, Senator. And what--we bring it up repeatedly with our partners in the Afghan government.
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congress.govEmphatically so, Senator. And what--we bring it up repeatedly with our partners in the Afghan government.
Sullivan confirms the U.S. commitment to accountability in Afghanistan.
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